Google asking for password confirmation for use by MacOS

[Alwyn]

It is possible that I have changed my password recently but I just want to check that this request is legit, not a scam, 2 attachments in case first too small.

 

[Raz0rEdge]

Alwyn, where are you getting this request? If it's within an application in your Mac you want to connect to your Google account, then the request is legit.

For example, I use Fantastical as my calendar and have it linked to my Google account. Upon initial integration, I got the same message, except it said do you want Fantastical to access your data.

You have the generic macOS which is a bit odd, so it depends on where you are doing this integration.

 

[Alwyn]

Alwyn, where are you getting this request? If it's within an application in your Mac you want to connect to your Google account, then the request is legit.

For example, I use Fantastical as my calendar and have it linked to my Google account. Upon initial integration, I got the same message, except it said do you want Fantastical to access your data.

You have the generic macOS which is a bit odd, so it depends on where you are doing this integration.

Thanks for your quick response. It was from Mail (Apple Mail).

 

[Raz0rEdge]

OK, so the request is appropriate, but I would've expected it to say "Mail" or "Apple Mail" is making the request. macOS seems very generic and open and can be frightening.

But I guess it must be adding the account to the global Internet Accounts section under System Preferences and as such the generic macOS makes sense.

I did just try to add my GMail account in Apple Mail which I don't use and I got the following showing that is what is happening and so you're fine giving access so that you can access your email in Apple Mail.